How far is Medford, OR from Woodburn, OR?

The driving distance from Medford, OR to Woodburn, OR is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
244.94 mi
04h 51m
Flight
194.65 mi
313.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.65 mi
Kilometers
313.26 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.94 mi
Kilometers
394.2 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodburn
Mon, Apr 20, 7:06 AM PDT
Return by in Medford
Mon, Apr 20, 11:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-04-20T02:15
Arrive Woodburn
Mon, Apr 20, 7:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:16 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medford
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Yoncalla
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Medford
122.5 mi
02h 25m
To Woodburn
122.5 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Monday

Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
70°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Woodburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Woodburn.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fir Street

    580 ft · 18 sec · North Fir Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Riverside Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Riverside Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Avenute Connection #1

    582 ft · 23 sec · Riverside Avenute Connection #1

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Crater Lake Highway

    2240 ft · 1 min · Crater Lake Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    957 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    240.9 mi · 4 hr 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 214, OR 219: Woodburn, Molalla

    1760 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Newberg Highway

    1.6 km · 3 min · Newberg Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Settlemier Avenue

    798 ft · 29 sec · North Settlemier Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Street

    1753 ft · 50 sec · West Lincoln Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford and Woodburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crater Lake Highway
242 mi · 99%
North Riverside Avenue
1.09 mi
Newberg Highway
0.99 mi
OR 214
0.33 mi
West Lincoln Street
0.33 mi
West 4th Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Crater Lake Highway

Merge slight left

241 mi · 04h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
194.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yoncalla
02h 25m from Medford
Leave By
7:16 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Medford and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Woodburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford to Woodburn?

The road trip is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km) and usually takes 04h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Yoncalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.5 miles from Medford and 122.5 miles from Woodburn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.78 one way or $85.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Medford and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Woodburn.

Stop Ideas Near Yoncalla

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Yoncalla, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yoncalla.

BUS

Eugene, OR

52 mi away
987 Pearl Street
BUS

University of Oregon

52 mi away
1320 East 15th Avenue
RAIL

Eugene–Springfield

53 mi away
433 Willamette Street
BUS

Reedsport, Oregon

68 mi away
1401 Highway 101 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Woodburn. Straight-line distance: 194.65 mi (313.26 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.

Population83,412
Coordinates42.3265200, -122.8755900
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Woodburn

#2 Woodburn

City in Oregon, USA

Population26,175
Coordinates45.1437300, -122.8553700
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Medford (-122.87559, 42.32652)
End: Woodburn (-122.85537, 45.14373)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.64 gal
32.72 L · about $42.78
Round trip
$85.55
17.28 gal · 65.44 L
Estimated CO2
76.8 kg one way
Round trip: 153.6 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $42.78 $85.55
Mid-grade $5.34 $46.12 $92.24
Premium $5.57 $48.09 $96.18
Diesel $6.37 $55.00 $110.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and Woodburn. The current time is 02:15:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.